While many landscape photo locations have an obvious subject, some of the most rewarding images to create can be found in places with very little obvious subject matter. These places generally steer away many photographers, since it takes patience and a great eye to find compositions in these places. In this episode, Gary Randall shares some of his favorite tips for creating compelling images in hard to shoot locations, such as the forest. Gary has years of experience and lots of great advice to help you take your compositions to the next level. Links from this episode: Gary's WebsiteGary's ..read more

Milky Way season is here, and if you're wanting to level up your astrophotography, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I talk about different tips and tricks for capturing EPIC Milky Way photos, including both things you need to do in the field and things to do when you're post processing. Links from this episode: iOptron SkyguiderSummer Milky Way WorkshopsMilky Way Editing YouTube VideoStar Reduction YouTube Video If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here. Fin ..read more

Most landscape photographers are following the same processes when it comes to editing our images in Lightroom or Photoshop. When this workflow just couldn't give David Kingham the results he was after, he designed his own workflow. When you hear how he edits his photos, you'll be shocked, but looking at his body of work, it's clear that it is a fantastic way to edit. Links from this episode: David's WebsiteDavid's InstagramExploring ExposureNature Photographers Network If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop ..read more

If you want to capture portfolio-worthy shots, learning the ins and outs of shooting at sunset and sunrise is absolutely essential. In this episode, I'll share six of my favorite tips for taking sunset and sunrise photos. My Fall 2025 Workshop in Utah If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here. Find FREE photography tutorials on my YouTube channel. 10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video ..read more

Landscape photography isn't a cheap hobby, and purchasing gear that just doesn't work out is SUPER frustrating. Trust me,  I've spent countless amounts of money on gear that just doesn't work. Luckily, I've found a few items that I think are absolutely top of the line, which I share in today's podcast episode. Gear Mentioned in this Episode: Shimoda Action x50Sony a7RIVSony a7RIITamron 17-28mm f2.8Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6Tamron 28-75mm f2.8Sony 70-300mm f4.5-5.6Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3Hoya HD3 Circular Polarizer ("Jackson15" for 15% off) Hoya HD MKII IRND Kit ("Jackson15" for 15% off) Slik ..read more

Learning to have a vision, and then turning that in to epic images is a process that will help you take your landscape photos to the next level. In this episode, I spoke with landscape photographer Peter Coskun about having a vision, in addition to in-the-field tips regarding composition, and even some post-processing advice as well. This short episode is PACKED with tons of great tips to help you improve your photography. Links from this episode: Peter's WebsitePeter's WorkshopsPeter's InstagramPeter's Facebook If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so ..read more

Just like anything else in life, landscape photography comes with a lot of rules. While they all have good intentions, some of the rules just don't make sense in many situations. In this podcast episode, I cover five of the most common landscape photography myths, as well as why I don't think they should be followed. If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here. Find FREE photography tutorials on my YouTube channel. 10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video ..read more

Winter provides its own set of challenges in the pursuit of portfolio-worthy images. In this episode, Banff, Canada-based photographer Dani Lefrancois shares her advice on creating compelling winter images. Living in Banff, Dani gets to experience winter for much of the year, so she is certainly an expert in winter photography. We'll cover things like how to approach winter photography differently, special gear or considerations you should make in the winter, and more. Links from this episode: Dani's WebsiteBanff Photo WorkshopsDani's Instagram If you're serious about becoming better at photo ..read more

If you're considering printing some of your work, this podcast episode will cover absolutely everything you need to know to create amazing prints. From everything like the kinds of photos that will look best, to sharpening and resizing, I cover the whole process. Links from this episode: ON1 ResizeArtBeat StudiosProPrints If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here. Find FREE photography tutorials on my YouTube channel. 10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Vi ..read more

Whether you spend five minutes or five hours processing your photos, it feels like there is always something new to learn to improve your photo editing skills. In this episode, I spoke with Mark Dumbleton, a South African-based landscape and wildlife photographer. Mark has some incredible work and is passionate about sharing knowledge to help those trying to improve their skills. In this episode, we talk about anything and everything photo editing, including tons of great practical advice for you to apply to your photo edits immediately. Links from this episode: Mark's WebsiteMark's YouTube C ..read more